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Nutan

Indian actress (1936-1991) · India · On the map · Actors · Died at 54

Nutan Samarth-Bahl, known mononymously as Nutan was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of the finest actresses in the history of Indian cinema, Nutan was noted for her naturalistic acting in parts of conflicted women often deemed unconventional.

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1991Died21 February 19911988Sone Pe SuhaagaFilm, Usha1986KarmaFilm, Rukmani Singh1985Meri JungFilm, Arati (Arun and Komal's Mother)1980Saajan Ki SaheliFilm, Kunti Kumar1979Filmfare Award for Best ActressAwardFilmfare Award for Best Supporting ActressAward1974Padma Shri in artsAward1973SaudagarFilm, Mahjubhi1970DeviFilm1968Filmfare Award for Best ActressAwardGauriFilm, 19681966Dil Ne Phir Yaad KiyaFilm, Ashoo1964Filmfare Award for Best ActressAward1963BandiniFilm, Kalyani1960Filmfare Award for Best ActressAward1959AnariFilm, Aarti Sohanlal1958ChandanFilm1957Filmfare Award for Best ActressAward1955SeemaFilm, Gauri1951Hum LogFilm, Paro1936Born4 June 1936

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Awards

Filmfare Award for Best Actress1979
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress1979
Padma Shri in arts1974
Filmfare Award for Best Actress1968
Filmfare Award for Best Actress1964
Filmfare Award for Best Actress1960
Filmfare Award for Best Actress1957

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In a career spanning four decades, she appeared in more than 80 films, that ranged in genre from urban romances to socio-realist dramas. She was the recipient of seven Filmfare Awards, including a then-record five Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. In 1974, Nutan received the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.

Country
India
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 1991 · aged 54

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